The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-08-19

Dovsett. ST. In regard TO Mr.. schmidt,
one of the new candidates some eNplaua-
ton was necessary. II was said that he
was i'm favor of Chinese immigration, but
that was not the case. On that point he
held an opposite opinion to some of the
members Of his own firm. He was in favor
of Portuguese immigration, because the
Portuguese were likely to become perma-
nent settlers Some might think that be-
tween Schmidt and Castle, Castle was the
best. but ne Cthe speaker did not think so.
MIR. King was capable OF maintaining has
place with credit in that house, though he
had never been there before.
Rev W. +. Oleson recommended Mr..
Castle a. a man who stood well with the
native constituencies. and one who would
thoroughly represent the cause of re-
form.
Dr.. Tucker warned the Convention
against electing a Legislative Assembly
without any lawyers.
Mr.. Dole pointed out the disadvantages
under which the Legislature had labored
last session. owing TO their being 80 few
among the members who had a knowledge
of parliamentary law. 1t was due to this
that the session lasted five months, and
had il not been for Mr. Castle it might
have been running vet. Unfortunately he
was at present absent, but everyone knew
he had been in this movement from the
first He had represented the interests of
Hawaiian citizens-Of Hawaii at one time
snd Maui at another-and had courage
ously stood up against the Government
when it was sought to curtail their rights
and increase their taxes. As the outcome
Of this movement a great many people
were in the position OF voters who never
had been before At the same time the
Hawaiians wOuld not be in the position
they were as regards preponderance. Mr..
Castle would be just as good Representa-
tive for HawaiianS as any man of their
own color He knew OF nothing against
Mr.. Castle except that he had been mis-
sionary, and ii that were a reason why
man should not he elected, then he had
done with the whole thing. Messrs.
Warehouse. Dowsett and Castle had
fought for the cause of free Government
and popular rights in this country when
that had involved loss of money, loss of
time and a humiliating status in the Legis
lature They had borne the burden of
this warfare and had heard things insult
ing and scandalous when they were power
less to do anything but protest.
Mr.. Hookano thought it was time to
bring the discussion to a close.
Mr.. Kinney raised a question as to
citizenship of Mr.. Halstead, one of the
nominees.
Mr. McCandless spoke in favor of
Messrs. Young, Foster and King.
The ballots were then cast, Mr.. Oleson
officiating as teller in place of Mr.. Kin
ney, who was excused.
The Chairman announced the result as
follows: Total votes cast, 100. Necessary
for "a choice, 81. Henry Warehouse 81, NJ.
p. Robinson ~, A. Young 90, 5. G. Wilder
81 ". q. smith 81, J. I. Dowsett Sr, 70,
\. Jaeger - ". +. Foster g. w. r. Cas-
tie =, II. W. Schmidt Il, I. J King 38, +.
). Cuuha 81. II. j. NOlte ] . J. A. Cum
Minis @, II. Halstead Q. scatt sing 3.
The first nine were declared elected.
On motion of Mr.. Patty The nominations
of Mobiles and Delegates were made unan-
imous.
Colonel W. F. Allen proposed a vote of
thanks to Hon. w. G. Irwin for the use of
the hall, which carried.
Three cheers were then given for the
Chairman and three Tor the ticket.
The Cow, n'ion adjourned at 5 80 O clock,
subject to .hc call of the Chairman.